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real self

real self In this historical psychology usage, the real self means the person’s felt original or proper identity—the self they recognize as truly theirs.

In this historical psychology usage, the real self means the person’s felt original or proper identity—the self they recognize as truly theirs. It is contrasted with an altered or alien self-state that may be experienced as a different “me.”

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Drafting source: William James, Principles of Psychology, volume 1. 1890 original; Gutenberg ebook 57628; snapshot required. “William James, The Principles of Psychology, volume 1, 1890” (fca72454f1995c69b072).
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